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Wider Wargaming => Rules => Topic started by: Luddite on 19 December 2013, 10:26:04 AM

Title: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Luddite on 19 December 2013, 10:26:04 AM
Hi chaps,

OK, so i'm considering a project for 2014 (alongside the WWI commemoration games, SYW Maurice, & 40k ( :-[ ); that game is to finally sort out a Wierd World War Two game set in 1946/47 and done in glorious Pendraken 10mm.

I have a variety of background resources so that's not a problem.  

What i'm looking for are some recommendations for a set of rules that will work for the period and are flexible enough to allow me to include the 'wierd' elements.

I want a ruleset that is focussed a company level (you field a company plus company assets).

The only stipulation - no TFL rules.

So what do yout think?  What do you use that will give me a good, enjoyable game, and that has the flexibility i'll need to introduce the wierder parts of the setting (late war 'Ratte' type vehicles, armoured infantry, zombies, magic, tesla weapons, etc.)
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Nosher on 19 December 2013, 11:01:37 AM
Although they're not my cup of tea, Secrets of the Third Reich pretty much covers your requirements.
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Albie Bach on 19 December 2013, 11:53:36 AM
You could consider KR-16 free download rules from Angel Barracks.
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Luddite on 19 December 2013, 11:58:09 AM
Quote from: Nosher on 19 December 2013, 11:01:37 AM
Although they're not my cup of tea, Secrets of the Third Reich pretty much covers your requirements.

I've got them.  Terrible, and platoon level rather than company level.

Thanks for the help though Nosher.   :)

Quote from: Albie BachYou could consider KR-16 free download rules from Angel Barracks.

Nice little set of rules there, but again skirmish/platoon level.

They may scale up...i'll give them some consideration.
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Nosher on 19 December 2013, 12:01:25 PM
Quote from: Luddite on 19 December 2013, 11:58:09 AM
I've got them.  Terrible, and platoon level rather than company level.

Thanks for the help though Nosher.   :)

Glad you agree Luddite. i felt embarrased suggesting them. Absolutely shocking set but the only ones I could think of and have experience of.
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Ferb on 19 December 2013, 01:18:34 PM
You could try Konflikt 47  (http://www.clockworkgoblinminis.co.uk/downloads.html)which are free to download from Clockwork Goblin.

Ferb
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Wulf on 19 December 2013, 01:35:12 PM
Quote from: Ferb on 19 December 2013, 01:18:34 PM
You could try Konflikt 47  (http://www.clockworkgoblinminis.co.uk/downloads.html)which are free to download from Clockwork Goblin.
There seem to be chunks of text missing from that PDF...

Never mind - it's OK when I d/l it, it doesn't display properly on Firefox.
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 19 December 2013, 02:42:43 PM
Have a look at Rebel Miniatures home page, they always have some cool rules.
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Gran76 on 21 December 2013, 08:18:25 PM
Design your own rules mate might seem a little daunting but once your in the zone you'll be hooked plenty of info on internet towards dice probability etc have confidence in yourself and if things are not what you want change them you can do it I have faith in you let us know how you go on and for input if you go down this route.
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: david giles on 10 January 2014, 12:51:29 PM
You could try Poor Bloody Infantry by Peter Pig - based on an 8 *8 set of squares - works well and the game flows well. You would have to make your own extrapolations of attack and defence values.
I could suggest a number of alternatives for WW2 company level but not really sure what you are after - a WW2 game that you can use as a basis for a 46/47 game with your own additions  - or a complete 46/47 game already to go.
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Fenton on 10 January 2014, 12:52:46 PM
dont GHQ do a WWW2 set of rules?
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: petercooman on 10 January 2014, 04:00:07 PM
It's actually an add-on to their micro armour game:

http://www.ghqmodels.com/pdf/Wehrmacht_47_Supplement.pdf

Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Last Hussar on 13 January 2014, 10:48:20 PM
Quadrant 13 - the SF version of IABSM
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Orcs on 13 January 2014, 11:04:47 PM
Quote from: Last Hussar on 13 January 2014, 10:48:20 PM
Quadrant 13 - the SF version of IABSM

Sorry Luddite, LH's adoration of TFL rules meant his brain could not compute the bit that said 

"The only stipulation - no TFL rules."  :)
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: get2grips on 14 January 2014, 02:35:35 PM
Why no TFL rules???
Title: Re: Recommend me a set - WWWII
Post by: Last Hussar on 14 January 2014, 09:09:24 PM
Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 13 January 2014, 11:04:47 PM
Sorry Luddite, LH's adoration of TFL rules meant his brain could not compute the bit that said 

"The only stipulation - no TFL rules."  :)

Nah - just OP TL;DR